Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
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About
IDACORP, Inc. operates as a U.S.-based enterprise deeply involved in the comprehensive electric power sector, handling everything from generation, transmission, and distribution to the purchase and retail sale of electricity. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of generation assets, including 17 hydroelectric power stations situated across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, three natural gas-fired facilities within southern Idaho, and equity interests in two coal-fired steam-electric plants located in Wyoming and Nevada. As of December 31, 2021, its extensive infrastructure encompassed approximately 4,843 pole-miles of high-voltage transmission lines. This network was further supported by 23 step-up transmission substations positioned at its power plants, 21 dedicated transmission substations, 10 switching stations, 30 multi-purpose transmission and distribution substations, and 187 energized distribution substations, alongside 28,570 pole-miles of distribution lines. IDACORP supplies electric utility services to roughly 604,000 retail customers throughout southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Its commercial and industrial clientele represents various industries, including food processing, electronics manufacturing, general manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, governmental bodies, and educational institutions. Beyond its core utility business, the company also strategically invests in housing and other real estate tax credit initiatives. Established in 1915, IDACORP, Inc. is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is overpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.
Target Price
The average target price of IDA is 153 and suggests 11% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation su